Hackettstown police investigate two burglaries

HACKETTSTOWN — Detectives are investigating two residential burglaries that happened in February, police announced Thursday.

According to police, the first burglary occurred in the 100 block of Canal Way on Saturday, Feb. 17, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The second burglary occurred in the 300 block of Washington Street on Wednesday, Feb. 29 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., police said.

In both burglaries the suspect or suspects forced entry through the rear of the home and stole several items, police said.

Police said they do not think the two incidents are related.

Police ask anyone with any information or who might have seen something suspicious in the area of either burglary to contact the Hackettstown Police Department at 908-852-3302.